New Plant Introductions, 1916-17. 



Plate VII. 



The First Litchi Fruits Produced in Florida. 



In September, 1909, trees of the litchi (Litchi cliinensis), which were inarched from S. P. I. No. 

 21204 on seedlings in the greenhouse in Washington, were sent to Mr. E. N. Reasoner, of Oneco, 

 Fla., who gave them special care. The photograph (P19833FS) is of two of the first fruits pro- 

 duced by one of these trees. They were of excellent quality, with small seeds. Received July 15, 

 1916. (Natural size.) 



